“Even convicts should choose” 2,000 convicts will not vote in 2017. The EU ambassador: A foundation of democracy The EU ambassador to Albania, Romana Vlahutin, stated yesterday, during a television interview, that the right to vote is non-negotiable. The ambassador was asked by the journalist about the fact revealed a few days earlier by “Gazeta Shqiptare”, that part of the convicts will not vote because of the decriminalization law. ... On pages 2-3

ALUIZNI LIST / NAMES IN TIRANA, DURRES, ELBASAN AND VLORA Families that gain ownership of the land on which they built without permits. The government decision, names also in Shkodër, Dibër, Berat and Lushnje (In photo) Buildings in Tirana On pages 12-15

Fight in Parliament / Edi Rama: Vangjush Dako, not guilty. Berisha: He gave the guarantee Prosecutor’s Office: Judges and the Durrës municipality, suspicions of abuse of office Fight in Parliament / Edi Rama: Vangjush Dako, not guilty. Berisha: He gave the guarantee Release of Lul Berisha, investigation into the courts Prosecutor’s Office: Judges and the Durrës municipality, suspicions of abuse of office By XHENSILA KODRA The Durrës Prosecutor’s Office has started investigations into the release from prison of Lulzim Berisha. According to an official announcement, it is stated that the investigation was initiated ex officio for the criminal offense of “abuse of office” in relation to judicial practices. In addition, investigations have also begun regarding the administrative practices followed by the leadership of the Durrës Municipality, on the basis of which the conditional release of the convict Lulzim Berisha was decided. ... On page 4

Opinion of the Day These days academic Alfred Uçi would have celebrated his 86th birthday. It is the first birthday that he is not with us. In his memory... Continues on page 20 By ZYHDI DERVISHI Alfred Uçi – The most accomplished model of the academic

Opinion of the Day Over the past two years, unprecedented migration and security challenges have called Europe’s resilience and neighborhood into question... Continues on page 21 By DIMITRIS AVRAMOPOULOS Western Balkans and its European path

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SPORTS OPINION By ERVIN BAKU On page 22

SALARIES RISE On page 4

MEETING IN SHKODËR On page 16

NEW DEADLINES On page 7

NO MORE PENALTIES Nurses, Registration for practice, now even without a diploma On page 11